Atelier Soed Idee

An impressive reproduction of an antique 1826 sampler, featuring a large house, colourful motifs, and elegant details. This new pattern book includes both the full original sampler and a smaller, modern adaptation. Thread options are provided for silks, DMC, and hand-dyed threads.

Two colour versions are included: a vibrant silk version based on the original colours found on the back, and a softer, more subdued version stitched in hand-dyed threads.

The book will be published as a high-quality printed edition (just as you’re used to from us), in both Dutch and English, and includes a handy thread card. The book is full colour, the charts are in black and white, A4 size, and it contains 32 pages.

Expected release: around July 1st.
Now available for pre-order! (Your full order will ship after July 1st)

From August 15th, a digital pattern of the large sampler only will be available. The small version is exclusively in the printed book.

Project Card – 'Mijn project'

This handy project card helps you keep track of all the details of your embroidery project. You can note the pattern name, designer, stitch count, fabric and threads used, as well as your start and finish dates. Perfect to stay organized while stitching – and a great reference once the project is completed!

The card measures 8.5 x 8.5 cm, printed on sturdy paper, and comes with a safety pin so you can attach it to your embroidery project.

Ideal for anyone working on multiple projects or who likes to stay organized.

Price per piece: € 0.60
Bulk discount:
– from 5 pieces: € 0.50 each
– from 10 pieces: € 0.45 each
– from 25 pieces: € 0.40 each

This antique-style sampler from 1873 was recharted as Summer SAL 2023.
Now available as a downloadable PDF. The design includes alphabets, floral and bird motifs, and an optional red accent.

You will receive a PDF download link after purchase. The download link remains valid for 3 months and can be downloaded up to 7 times!

Floss colours (Classic Colorworks / DMC):

• Pebble Beach – DMC 3790 (3 skeins)

• Prairie Grass – DMC 3782 (1 skein)

• Ye Olde Gold – DMC 3828 (1 skein)

• Optional red accent: DMC 321 (a single strand from stash)

Details:

• Reproduction of a sampler from 1873

• Chart size: 162 x 107 stitches (approx. 8" x 5½" on 40 ct linen)

• Fabric: Zweigart Newcastle Oatmeal or Rustico – 40 count

• Language: Dutch and English

• Published by Atelier Soed Idee – 2023

This reproduction of a Dutch sampler from 1873 was first released as the Summer SAL 2023.
It features alphabets, numbers, birds, floral motifs and the name “JWH Janse” with the date 1873. A timeless piece with classic symmetry and subtle tones.

The printed version is supplied as an A4 chart in a grip-seal bag.

Floss colours (Classic Colorworks / DMC):

• Pebble Beach – DMC 3790 (3 skeins when stitched 2 over 2)

• Prairie Grass – DMC 3782 (1 skein)

• Ye Olde Gold – DMC 3828 (1 skein)

• Optional red accent: DMC 321 (a single strand from stash)

Details:

• Reproduction of a sampler from 1873

• Chart size: 162 x 107 stitches (approx. 8" x 5½" on 40 ct linen)

• Fabric: Zweigart Newcastle Oatmeal or Rustico – 40 count

• Language: Dutch and English

• Published by Atelier Soed Idee – 2023

This square reproduction sampler from 1863 was originally released as Summer SAL 2024 and is now available as an instant PDF download.
It includes alphabets, birds, floral motifs, and special stitches like Algerian Eyelets.

You will receive a PDF download link after purchase. The download link remains valid for 3 months and can be downloaded up to 7 times!

Floss colours used:

• DMC: 209, 498, 741, 822, 930, 3032, 3782, B5200

• Sulky: 1830, 1035, 1238, 1082, 1283, 1838, 1149, 1001

• Soie d'Alger (AVAS): 3334, 2935, 2614, 4104, 1715, 4533, F21, 4098

Details:

• Chart size: 191 x 191 stitches (approx. 11" x 11" on 36 ct linen)

• Fabric: Zweigart Edinburgh Antique White (36 ct)

• Floss: Suitable for silk, Sulky or DMC

• Languages: Dutch and English

• Design: Atelier Soed Idee – 2024

Originally released as the Summer SAL 2024, this reproduction of a Dutch schoolgirl sampler from 1863 is now available as a standalone printed chart.
It features alphabets in various styles, numbers, florals, birds, and the name “Hendrika Gast” with elegant Algerian Eyelets on both sides.

The printed version comes as a full-colour A4 print in a grip-seal bag.

Floss colours used:

• DMC: 209, 498, 741, 822, 930, 3032, 3782, B5200

• Sulky: 1830, 1035, 1238, 1082, 1283, 1838, 1149, 1001

• Soie d'Alger (AVAS): 3334, 2935, 2614, 4104, 1715, 4533, F21, 4098

Details:

• Chart size: 191 x 191 stitches (approx. 11" x 11" on 36 ct linen)

• Fabric: Zweigart Edinburgh Antique White (36 ct)

• Floss: Suitable for silk, Sulky or DMC

• Languages: Dutch and English

• Design: Atelier Soed Idee – 2024

A reproduction of an antique sampler from 1843, released to celebrate 12.5 years of Atelier Soed Idee.
You will receive a PDF download link after purchase. The download link remains valid for 3 months and can be downloaded up to 7 times!

Floss colors (hand-dyed or DMC alternative):

• Classic Colorworks Onionskin – DMC 822

• Weeks Dye Works 1171 Dove – DMC 927

• WDW 1269 Chestnut – DMC 3781

• WDW 1274 Terrapin – DMC 935

• WDW 1229 Chickpea – DMC 436

• WDW 1121 Straw – DMC 422

• WDW 2259 Cayenne – DMC 3777

Details:

• Reproduction of a sampler from 1843

• Size: 124 x 127 stitches (approx. 7” x 7”)

• Fabric: 36 ct ‘Affogato’ or Platinum-colored linen

• Language: Dutch and English

• Published by Atelier Soed Idee – 2024

Released to celebrate Atelier Soed Idee’s 12.5-year anniversary, this is a reproduction of a lovely antique sampler from 1843.
Includes alphabets, crowns, initials, the year 1843, and the delightful bird on a ladder.

Delivered as an A4 print in a grip-seal bag.

Floss colors (hand-dyed or DMC alternative):

• Classic Colorworks Onionskin – DMC 822

• Weeks Dye Works 1171 Dove – DMC 927

• WDW 1269 Chestnut – DMC 3781

• WDW 1274 Terrapin – DMC 935

• WDW 1229 Chickpea – DMC 436

• WDW 1121 Straw – DMC 422

• WDW 2259 Cayenne – DMC 3777

Details:

• Reproduction of a sampler from 1843

• Size: 124 x 127 stitches (approx. 7” x 7”)

• Fabric: 36 ct ‘Affogato’ or Platinum-colored linen

• Language: DutchEnglish

• Published by Atelier Soed Idee – 2024

A beautiful sampler designed by Nurdan Kanber of Twinpeak Primitives, exclusively for Atelier Soed Idee.
This design was previously available as a free SAL and is now offered as a regular printed pattern.

The printed version is presented as a A4 pattern in a ziplock bag.

Details:

• Stitch count: 259 x 119 (approx. 15" x 7" on 36 ct linen)

• Fabric: Zweigart Edinburgh Platinum (770)

• Floss: DMC 816 – 6 skeins (stitched with 2 threads)

• Language: English

• Designer: Twinpeak Primitives

• Copyright: Atelier Soed Idee – 2025

The popular Soed Idee Quaker SAL has ended and is now available as a digital download.
A classic sampler design by Twinpeak Primitives, exclusively for Atelier Soed Idee.

You will receive a PDF download link after purchase. The download link remains valid for 3 months and can be downloaded up to 7 times!

Details:

• Stitch count: 259 x 119 (approx. 15" x 7" on 36 ct linen)

• Fabric: Zweigart Edinburgh Platinum (770)

• Floss: DMC 816 – 6 skeins (stitched with 2 threads)

• Language: English

• Designer: Twinpeak Primitives

• Copyright: Atelier Soed Idee – 2025

Step into the world of red school samplers and uncover the fascinating history and tradition of this unique embroidery art. Once a mandatory part of girls’ education, these red samplers are now cherished by embroidery enthusiasts around the globe.

This book offers 64 pages with:

• A captivating insight into the history of red samplers and their educational significance.
• Patterns for 6 carefully selected red samplers, chosen by embroidery fans as favorites from my collection.
• Detailed explanations of stitches and techniques, including an extensive description of a darning sampler by Nan van der Storm.
• Authentic finishing techniques: no framed reproductions, but samplers finished with open seams and scalloped edges.

Bonus Material:

Gain exclusive access to two instructional videos, providing step-by-step guidance on how to master these finishing techniques.

Price: €26.00

Order your copy now and immerse yourself in the rich tradition of samplers with this unique book full of history and inspiration

Details:

• In both Dutch and English.
• Professional photos
• A4 size
• 64 pages

De Randjes are inextricably linked to Soed Idee and continue to attract people! A while ago I bought three red school cloths from one maker “Tona Janse” from Hellevoetsluis. 2 patches are dated 1908 and 1909, the third is probably from 1910. It is clear that this concerns 3 years of craft education. The patches contain a lot of Edges (and a few alphabets and number series), which increase in difficulty. Some edges are familiar and others are completely new. I was able to combine them relatively easily into one whole “Tona's Edges” (coincidentally, my mother-in-law's name was also Tona and she was a fanatic embroiderer!) 

Tona's Randjes are a complete pattern of both the complete version and the adapted version on tape, published in a beautiful book.

The book is in both Dutch and English.

Softcover, full color, A4 format, 20 pages.

Package of finishing materials for making a "Party Cake" cake.

MATERIALS IN PACKAGE

• metal baking pan
• round cardboard
• piece of antique lace
• piece of fiberfill

PLEASE NOTE: you still have to add embroidery fabric and thread yourself!

Complete package "Marietjes Purse". In the package you will find the book and the necessary materials.

Book details:
* 16 pages
* In both Dutch and English
*Softcover
*A4

MATERIALS IN PACKAGE

• 32 ct. Weeks dye Works “Straw” 45 x 68 cm / 18 x 27 inches
• Classic Colorworks “Cherry Cobbler” (4 skeins)
• Classic Colorworks “Deep Blue Sea” (1 skein)
• Weeks Dye Works Woolfelt “Camel” 16 x 17 cm
• Quilting fabric Moda French General Solids 13529-23 for the lining 25 x 55 cm
• 1 skein of DMC 3777 for the cord

Marietje Brouwers, born somewhere in the Netherlands in 1908, stitched a small purse with a sampler on the backside at the age of 12. “JB” and “AvG” are presumably her parents.  

In 2022, I bought the framed purse at Marktplaats. Inspired by the purse, I designed a matching needle book and a scissor fob, creating a lovely sewing or embroidery set.  

MATERIALS USED   

• 32 ct. Weeks dye Works “Straw” 18 x 27 inch 

• Classic Colorworks “Cherry Cobbler” (4 skeins) (DMC 3777) 

• Classic Colorworks “Deep Blue Sea” (DMC 931) 

• Weeks Dye Works Woolfelt “Camel” 

• Quiltfabric Moda French General Solids 13529-23 for lining 

• DMC 3777 to crochet the strings 

• Cotton fusible lining 

• Sheeps wool or stuffing of your choice 

• Buttons (from Grannies buttonbox

Cross stitch pattern by Atelier Soed Idee "LM1914-17"

Number of Stitches: 226 W x 313 H
Size stitched: 36 x 50 cm on 32 ct linen
Fabric:  32 ct.  “Vintage Mocha” by Zweigart
Floss:

This sampler "Ivlie Godefroid" caught my eye because of the beautiful colours. Upon closer inspection, the sampler turned out to be full of nice motifs. A landscape with a church, butterfly, shepherdess with all her creatures and the more traditional motifs such as the reclining deer in the garden, a ship, cradle, etc.
The sampler is not dated but was probably made in the mid-19th century in Belgium, France or Luxembourg.
I charted the sampler and used a number of motifs to make a pin drum, pin cushions and needle book. These are all in this beautifully designed book.

Sampler size: 249W x 226H cross stitch (32 x 29 cm on 16 thread linen)
The book contains the pattern of the sampler, all patterns and work descriptions of the pincushions and needle booklet.

The book is softcover, A4 format, in Dutch and English and has 32 pages. In addition, a handy separate thread card has been added with the legend.

Would you like to surprise someone with a gift voucher from Atelier Soed Idee? Which can!
The Gift Vouchers can be ordered from € 10.00 and can be sent via email or in a nice gift wrap by post.
(If you want to give a higher amount as a gift, choose multiple quantities for the desired amount.)

The voucher is provided with a unique code, which can be used when placing an order in the webshop. The gift voucher can also be sent directly to the recipient with a personal message.

When you say "Soed Idee" you say "Randje per Week", "RED" and "Pincushion Club".
And if you throw all those elements into Simone's brain with a good dose of inspiration, you get "Simone's Smalls"!
Simone designed a number of small embroidery projects ("Smalls"), inspired by the Randjes and embroidered them all in her favorite color red. Such as a pindrum, biscornu, mattress cushion, needle roll, etc. Finished with a beautiful French General fabric, it became a beautiful collection!

All patterns with complete work descriptions are in the new book "Simone's Smalls". The book is in both Dutch and English and also contains a bonus pattern for a small sampler.



Details:
* 40 pages
* In both Dutch and English
* Soft cover
* 21 x 21 cm

A few years ago I bought this beautiful antique sampler "GH1857" that stands out because of the use of color. This was the inspiration for the Pincushion Club of 2020-2021. By popular request I have now also put the entire sampler on a pattern and published it in this beautiful book together with the patterns of the Pincushion Club.
The book contains the pattern of the sampler, all patterns and work descriptions for the pincushions and needle book and an alphabet for the personalization of your project. Size Sampler: 301W x 294H (19" x 18 1/2" on 32 ct fabric)

The book is softcover, A4 format, in Dutch and English, and has 32 pages. In addition, a handy loose thread card has been added with the legend.

DESPITE THE CAREFUL PREPARATION, THERE IS AN ERROR IN THE LEGEND   BELOW AT THE "ATTACHMENTS" YOU CAN DOWNLOAD THE CORRECT LEGEND.

If you can't handle the Dutch webshop, please contact me by email, with your full mailing address.

TO FOREIGN CUSTOMERS: 
The books are now also available in foreign countries! In USA at The Attic Needleworks, Hobby House Needleworks, Shepherds Needle, Saltbox Needleworkes, Victorian Rose Needlearts Shoppe. In Australia at The Crewel Gobelin.

TO WHOLESALE CUSTOMERS: In USA the books are available from Hoffman Distributors. Or contact me directly for options.